2.6 million square miles, from today's Libya through Egypt, Asia Minor, the Middle East, to Central Asia.
The Achaemenid dynasty ruled the Persian Empire 559-430 BCE, after which it was taken over by the Macedonian King Alexander the Great.
Long distance transportation, different languages and customs, and a diversity of religions were some of the challenges the Achaemenid Empire faced.
During the Achaemenid Period, there were four: Persepolis, Susa, Pasargadae, and Hamadan (ancient Ectabana).
The Persian Empire (also known as the Achaemenid Empire) existed 550 to 330 BCE.
It was: Cyrus the Great. He was the founder of the Persian Empire under the Achaemenid dynasty.
Achaemenid Empire was created in 550.
The Achaemenid Empire.
The Achaemenid dynasty ruled the Persian Empire 559-430 BCE, after which it was taken over by the Macedonian King Alexander the Great.
An Achaemenid is a member of the dynasty which ruled the Persian empire between c. 550 - 330 BCE.
Long distance transportation, different languages and customs, and a diversity of religions were some of the challenges the Achaemenid Empire faced.
During the Achaemenid Period, there were four: Persepolis, Susa, Pasargadae, and Hamadan (ancient Ectabana).
The Achaemenid Empire.
King Cyrus the Great.
King Cyrus the Great.
Alexander the Great.
He defeated the Persians at the battle of issus.
Alexander the Great's successful conquest of it.